Best scenic beaches in Norway, 2026
25 scenic beaches in Norway that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to scenic travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Åbystranda
Bamble, Norway
A small local coastal bathing area near Åby, valuable for non-obvious Bamble shoreline discovery.
2OBI 7.5+
Adamsfjord Beach
Adamsfjord, Norway
Long sandy beach near Adamselva and Adamsfjordfossen, one of the clearest standout beaches on Laksefjord.
3OBI 7.5+
Ådnevika Beach
Masfjordnes, Norway
A local Masfjorden bathing cove, included only once despite the Sandnesvika naming variant.
4OBI 7.5+
Ænes Beach
Ænes, Norway
A quiet beach on the Folgefonna-facing Maurangerfjord route, valued for glacier-and-fjord scenery.
5OBI 7.5+
Aga Beach
Aga, Norway
A small Sørfjorden beach near the historic Aga farm landscape, better for discovery than crowds.
6OBI 7.5+
Agnesstranda
Stavern, Norway
A strong Stavern-area sandy beach that adds core family coverage beyond Korntin and Rakke.
7OBI 7.5+
Ågotnes Beach
Øygarden, Norway
Practical community beach on western Sotra with easy access from Ågotnes.
8OBI 7.5+
Ågskardet Beach
Ågskardet, Norway
Ferry-side coastal beach area marking the southern approach into Meløy.
9OBI 7.5+
Aigir Beach
Aigir, Norway
Small eastern fjord beach useful for filling real coastal coverage without inventing shoreline fragments.
10OBI 7.5+
Akerøya Beach
Akerøya, Norway
Remote Ytre Hvaler island beach with strong nature-area value and clear separation from inner-island beaches.
11OBI 7.5+
Akerøya South Beach
Akerøya, Norway
Remote south-side Akerøya bathing coast, useful for conservation-area coverage without duplicating the main Akerøya Beach row.
12OBI 7.5+
Akkarfjord Beach
Akkarfjord, Norway
Remote island-village beach on Sørøya within Hammerfest municipality, valuable for boat-access discovery.
13OBI 7.5+
Akkarvik Beach
Akkarvik, Norway
Remote Arnøya beach with real settlement identity and strong outer-island scenery.
14OBI 7.5+
Åkra Beach
Åkra, Norway
An overlooked southern Kvinnherad fjord beach with mountain views and sparse visitor traffic.
15OBI 7.5+
Åkrasanden
Åkrehamn, Norway
Karmøy’s signature white-sand beach area and a must-have for Haugaland beach coverage.
16OBI 7.5+
Aksnesstranda
Kopervik, Norway
Popular local family beach on the eastern side of Karmøy, balancing the west-coast surf beaches.
17OBI 7.5+
Albystranda
Moss, Norway
Atmospheric beach below Alby on Jeløy, valued for coastal walks and quiet bathing.
18OBI 7.5+
Albystranda
Jeløy, Norway
Scenic Jeløy beach near Alby and the cultural landscape around Galleri F 15.
19OBI 7.5+
Alteidet Beach
Alteidet, Norway
Recognizable western Kvænangen beach near the Troms–Finnmark travel corridor, with clear coastal identity.
20OBI 7.5+
Alverneset Beach
Knarvik / Isdalstø, Norway
A accessible local bathing shoreline near Isdalstø and Knarvik, important for Nordhordland’s urban coast.
21OBI 7.5+
Alvestadkroken Beach
Bokn, Norway
Small sheltered Bokn beach suitable for curated low-density Haugaland coverage.
22OBI 7.5+
Alvheim Beach
Øygarden, Norway
Quiet local shore in northern Øygarden with sheltered bathing and village context.
Alvik Beach
Alvik, Norway
Low-key fjord bathing area between larger Hardanger destinations.
Ålvik Sentrum Beach
Ålvik, Norway
Village fjord beach option in Ålvik with easy access from the settlement.
Åmnesstranda
Åmnes, Norway
Well-known local shoreline on Åmøya with beach identity and fjord views.